In this podcast I give 3 simple and highly effective nutrition tips to help boost brain and mental health, and improve memory and cognition!-THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-eat-yourself-smart*Also available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and wherever books are sold!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Get up to 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping: https://www.piquetea.com/pages/sfbundle?rfsn=2982777.bb44aa&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sfbundle&utm_content=drleaf-Get a FREE bottle of BiOptimizer P3OM Probiotics at www.p3om.com/leaffree  with code leaffreep3om Get 20% off your order of BiOptimizers: www.bioptimizers.com/drleafCoupon code: DRLEAF20 -For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com-SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf-Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Everyday we face toxic or negative situations that can really mess up our mental health if not managed correctly. In this episode I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and situations in the best way that will ensure your mental health is protected. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf t-For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

If you have suffered a trauma recently and find it hard to move on, or maybe you find yourself struggling to deal with the hardships in life, then this podcast is for you. In fact, this podcast episode is for everyone. In this episode I interview Lori Volkman, a member of my team and a lawyer who defends patients who have been involuntarily committed to psych wards. In this episode we discuss how to recover and deal with trauma, how to help someone who may be struggling with recovery, why we need to stop silencing our pain with meds, and so much more. This episode is one you cannot miss. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFor use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout-For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf-Lori Volkman's Instagram: @lorivolkman--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode I discuss what Alzheimer's is, how it develops, how to prevent it, and how to help someone in your family or someone you know who may have it. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com- Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf -For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode I discuss 4 simple and practical tips to help you reduce anxiety in your life immediately. These four steps will help you build up your stress resilience and help train your brain to correctly deal with anxiety. I use these tips in my life daily and they really work!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*PRICES INCREASE JULY 16!*-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFor use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout-For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Everyday I receive questions on how to deal with burnout and it seems like more and more people are struggling with major mental health issues that are a direct result of burnout. Part of the problem is how our current society rewards workaholics, and part of the problem comes from a lack of awareness of the early symptoms of mental burnout. In this episode I discuss how to recognize and deal with the early stages of burnout, how to prevent burnout in the future, and what to do when you are in the middle of a burnout. --2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*PRICES INCREASE JULY 16!*--For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app---Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Did you know stress can actually be good for you if managed correctly? And did you know there are things you can do now in your life to help you better manage stressful situations in the future and avoid burnout? In this episode I discuss 8 simple and highly effective mental tips to help you build up your stress resilience and protect your mental health--2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*PRICES INCREASE JULY 16!*--For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Follow me on social media!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Did you know arguing can actually be good for your mental health? In this episode I discuss how arguing can improve your mental health, how to correctly argue, how to resolve issues fast, and how to stop arguing over the same problem over and over again.--2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com--For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Follow me on social media!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We all have bad days (or even bad weeks!) so in this episode I discuss 4 mental strategies to help you deal with bad days and weeks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We all have that one person in our lives who is just so difficult to be around. Maybe it's a friend, a spouse, a child, a sister...In this episode I discuss how to deal with difficult people, how to best help them, and how to protect your mental health while dealing with these difficult people.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode I discuss 5 more simple and effective mental self-care techniques that will not only increase brain health, decrease anxiety, but also improve your mental health and mood! A few of the tips I discuss are also great for helping with panic attacks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode I discuss 5 simple, practical, and effective tips that are guaranteed to boost your mental health and reduce anxiety in your life. Tune in next week for part 2 where I discuss 5 more tips! 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Performance anxiety is not just something athletes, actors, speakers, students or CEOs feel. At some point in your life I am sure you have felt the pressure to perform a certain way or achieve a certain goal. And if you are anything like me, sometimes that pressure can cause extreme anxiety, stress, and mental blocks.In this podcast I discuss how to deal with performance anxiety whether or not you are an athlete, speaker, or executive. I also discuss some tips that will help overcome mental blocks that come from performance anxiety.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app (coming soon!): https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Don't forget to leave me a review!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again even though we know it's wrong? How do we stop this? In this episode I discuss why we keep making the same mistakes and how to put an end to these bad habits.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app (coming soon!): https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

I really struggled with social anxiety, and sometimes still do but there is a way to overcome this. In this episode I discuss what is social anxiety, why we feel it, and how to overcome it using a few simple steps.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode I discuss the difference between people-pleasing & peace-making, how to identify if you are a people-pleaser, why it's dangerous, and how to stop people-pleasing for good.Resources:THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookTHE PERFECT YOU: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.com<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Do you find yourself overthinking and overanalyzing every situation? Or perhaps it's something someone said? Do you find yourself getting more and more worked up the more you overthink?In this episode I discuss why we overthink, why it's bad for our mental health, and how to stop overthinking and overanalyzing once and for all.For more resources and info check out my website drleaf.com2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.com<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

So many people have asked me how to find the root of anxiety, depression, etc. We can feel the effects but in order to overcome these mental health issues we need to know what they are. In this episode I give 5 steps to identifying and eliminating the root of mental health problems. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/To purchase THINK LEARN SUCCEED, SWITCH ON YOUR BRAIN, or any of my other books visit drleaf.com or Amazon!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We have all had to face failure and disappointment in our lives. These negative experiences can really drain us emotionally and mentally, and if not dealt with correctly can create toxic structures in our brains. In this episode I discuss 5 steps to correctly dealing with disappointment and failure in order to move on and protect our mental health, and how to turn every failure into an opportunity to improve and grow.For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

An overwhelming majority fear and avoid change, yet change is one of the best things for mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development. Even if we are one of those rare people who like change, it is often becuase we are more in love with the idea of change than the process itself. If it is so good why do we hate change? In this episode I discuss why we avoid change, how to train your brain to embrace and love change, and how to know when change is good and worth the effort.This is the seventh episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (early bird tickets end March 31st!!) visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/  Get your copy of Think Learn Succeed less 20% with code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookAlso available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf&crid=DJ6Q4C4DGEYI&sprefix=think+lear%2Caps%2C266&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We have all experienced the Monday blues and Sunday scares. Some of you may experience it so intensely it may leave you feeling sick with anxiety. So how do we deal with the dread of Mondays and better prepare for the week ahead? In this episode I discuss some mental self-care techniques to help you prepare mentally for a busy week ahead and tips to help you avoid burnout. This is the sixth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (early bird tickets end March 31st!!) visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/  Get your copy of Think Learn Succeed less 20% with code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookAlso available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf&crid=DJ6Q4C4DGEYI&sprefix=think+lear%2Caps%2C266&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10)<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Why do we forget names? Why is learning important? In this episode I discuss the main reasons we forget things, how to improve memory and learn even if you don't like the subject, and why learning correctly is one of the most beneficial things we can do to improve our mental health. This is the fifth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (early bird tickets end March 31st!!) visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!) and to get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app Get your copy of Think Learn Succeed less 20% with code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book(Also available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf&crid=DJ6Q4C4DGEYI&sprefix=think+lear%2Caps%2C266&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10) Switch on Your Brain: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brain<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mindfulness is a very hot topic now. And there are many benefits to being mindful through prayer or meditation. However, research has shown that mindfulness is not enough to help create sustainable healthy mental habits. We need to go beyond mindfulness. In this episode I discuss the benefits of mindfulness, and how to go beyond this first step. I also discuss the correct way to use mindfulness and the other 4 steps to deal with a crisis in the heat of the moment. This is the fourth episode in my Think Learn Succeed Podcast Series. To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.I’m excited to announce that for the February and March Mental Health Initiative we are going to be doing another book club! Over the next eight weeks we will be going through my latest book, Think Learn Succeed!I decided to spread the book over two months because there is just so much to unpack and discuss. Like the January Perfect You book club, there will be weekly YouTube Live sessions that go over the assigned chapters as well as blogs and podcasts related to topics and concepts in Think Learn Succeed.How you understand and use your mind is predictive of how successful you will be. Nothing will work unless you get your mind right first. Think Learn Succeed is all about helping you make that switch to a life well-lived, filled with meaningful success.So how do you join the book club?1. Get the book! You can order it online from my website and get 20% off with coupon code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book2. You can also order the book on Amazon or pick it up wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Learn-Succeed-Understanding-Workplace-ebook/dp/B07933HG86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548440607&sr=8-1&keywords=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf3. I highly encourage getting the DVD and workbook as this will really help you understand this book so much more, and it makes a great companion to the weekly YouTube sessions! The DVD and workbook are designed for groups or individuals, and are like bible study guides. You can purchase the Think Learn Succeed Study Pack here: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/group-studies/products/think-learn-succeed-curriculum-kit4. You can also get the book on Kindle, and get the audiobook on Amazon's Audible.5. The YouTube Live Schedule (copy this and keep it somewhere you can see each week!):February 8th 5pm CT: Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2: https://youtu.be/V9fzKitEsGUFebruary 13th 7pm CT: Chapters 3 & 4February 22nd 5pm CT: Chapters 5-7February 28th 5pm CT: Chapters 8-10March 8th 5pm CT: Chapters 11-13March 15th 5pm CT: Chapters 14-16March 21st 5pm CT: Chapters 17-18March 29th 5pm CT: Chapters 19-20*Chapters 21 & 22 are more on the science of my research and work and are optional readings.**Be sure to read the assigned chapters BEFORE the Youtube Live as this will really help you understand the book better. In the YouTube live sessions I give a recap of the assigned chapters for that week, and go into some explanations of the concepts. I also give practical application tips.This is also a great book for students, teachers, and parents of students as it deals a lot with learning, memory, and learning difficulties!For book orders outside the USIn Australia you can order from KOORONG: https://www.koorong.com/search/product/think-learn-succeed-<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We have all felt shame and guilt in our lives, and sometimes it feels like it never ends. We feel guilty for feeling guilty, and we feel ashamed to feel shame... We cannot seem to escape the shame spiral. Sound familiar? If you are struggling with shame, guilt, or condemnation then this episode is for you. In this episode I discuss why we feel shame, what it does in our brains and bodies, and how to get out of the shame spiral for good. This is the third episode in my Think Learn Succeed Book Club Podcast Series.To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.I’m excited to announce that for the February and March Mental Health Initiative we are going to be doing another book club! Over the next eight weeks we will be going through my latest book, Think Learn Succeed!I decided to spread the book over two months because there is just so much to unpack and discuss. Like the January Perfect You book club, there will be weekly YouTube Live sessions that go over the assigned chapters as well as blogs and podcasts related to topics and concepts in Think Learn Succeed.How you understand and use your mind is predictive of how successful you will be. Nothing will work unless you get your mind right first. Think Learn Succeed is all about helping you make that switch to a life well-lived, filled with meaningful success.So how do you join the book club?1. Get the book! You can order it online from my website and get 20% off with coupon code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book2. You can also order the book on Amazon or pick it up wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Learn-Succeed-Understanding-Workplace-ebook/dp/B07933HG86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548440607&sr=8-1&keywords=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf3. I highly encourage getting the DVD and workbook as this will really help you understand this book so much more, and it makes a great companion to the weekly YouTube sessions! The DVD and workbook are designed for groups or individuals, and are like bible study guides. You can purchase the Think Learn Succeed Study Pack here: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/group-studies/products/think-learn-succeed-curriculum-kit4. You can also get the book on Kindle, and get the audiobook on Amazon's Audible.5. The YouTube Live Schedule (copy this and keep it somewhere you can see each week!):February 8th 5pm CT: Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2: https://youtu.be/V9fzKitEsGUFebruary 13th 7pm CT: Chapters 3 & 4February 22nd 5pm CT: Chapters 5-7February 28th 5pm CT: Chapters 8-10March 8th 5pm CT: Chapters 11-13March 15th 5pm CT: Chapters 14-16March 21st 5pm CT: Chapters 17-18March 29th 5pm CT: Chapters 19-20*Chapters 21 & 22 are more on the science of my research and work and are optional readings.**Be sure to read the assigned chapters BEFORE the Youtube Live as this will really help you understand the book better. In the YouTube live sessions I give a recap of the assigned chapters for that week, and go into some explanations of the concepts. I also give practical application tips.This is also a great book for students, teachers, and parents of students as it deals a lot with learning, memory, and learning difficulties!For book orders outside the USIn Australia you can order from KOORONG: https://www.koorong.com/search/product/think-learn-succeed-the-art-of-using-you<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode I break down the 4 most popular brain myths in society, why they are myths, and what the science is actually saying. This is the second episode in my Think Learn Succeed Book Club podcast series. To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.I’m excited to announce that for the February and March Mental Health Initiative we are going to be doing another book club! Over the next eight weeks we will be going through my latest book, Think Learn Succeed!I decided to spread the book over two months because there is just so much to unpack and discuss. Like the January Perfect You book club, there will be weekly YouTube Live sessions that go over the assigned chapters as well as blogs and podcasts related to topics and concepts in Think Learn Succeed.How you understand and use your mind is predictive of how successful you will be. Nothing will work unless you get your mind right first. Think Learn Succeed is all about helping you make that switch to a life well-lived, filled with meaningful success.So how do you join the book club?1. Get the book! You can order it online from my website and get 20% off with coupon code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book2. You can also order the book on Amazon or pick it up wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Learn-Succeed-Understanding-Workplace-ebook/dp/B07933HG86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548440607&sr=8-1&keywords=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf3. I highly encourage getting the DVD and workbook as this will really help you understand this book so much more, and it makes a great companion to the weekly YouTube sessions! The DVD and workbook are designed for groups or individuals, and are like bible study guides. You can purchase the Think Learn Succeed Study Pack here: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/group-studies/products/think-learn-succeed-curriculum-kit4. You can also get the book on Kindle, and get the audiobook on Amazon's Audible.5. The YouTube Live Schedule (copy this and keep it somewhere you can see each week!):February 8th 5pm CT: Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2: https://youtu.be/V9fzKitEsGUFebruary 13th 7pm CT: Chapters 3 & 4February 22nd 5pm CT: Chapters 5-7February 28th 5pm CT: Chapters 8-10March 8th 5pm CT: Chapters 11-13March 15th 5pm CT: Chapters 14-16March 21st 5pm CT: Chapters 17-18March 29th 5pm CT: Chapters 19-20*Chapters 21 & 22 are more on the science of my research and work and are optional readings.**Be sure to read the assigned chapters BEFORE the Youtube Live as this will really help you understand the book better. In the YouTube live sessions I give a recap of the assigned chapters for that week, and go into some explanations of the concepts. I also give practical application tips.This is also a great book for students, teachers, and parents of students as it deals a lot with learning, memory, and learning difficulties!For book orders outside the USIn Australia you can order from KOORONG: https://www.koorong.com/search/product/think-learn-succeed-the-art-of-using-your/9780801093272.jhtmlIn South Africa you can order from CUM Books: https://www.cumbooks.co.za/think-learn-succeed-paperbackIn Canada you can order from INDIGO: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/search/?keywords=think%20learn%20Succeed#internal=1In the UK you can order from AMAZON UK: https://ww<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>